The writing & works of

The Norbertine Fathers of St. Michael’s Abbey

O Radix Jesse

O root of Jesse, standing as a sign amongst the peoples . . . to you the nations will make their prayer: come and deliver us and delay no longer.

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O Adonai

O Adonai, Leader of the House of Israel, who appeared to Moses in the fire in the burning bush and gave him the law on Sinai, come and redeem us with an outstretched arm.

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O Sapientia

O Wisdom coming forth from the mouth of the Most High...

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Lessons and Carols, 2023

Join us on December 17 as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.

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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 2023

Join us for Vespers on Tuesday evening, December 12 -- part of our day-long celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

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Selected Works from Our Community

Here at St. Michael’s Abbey, the beautiful literary tradition of monasteries continues in the scholarly work of many of our confreres.

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Thanksgiving Message, 2023

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Plenary Indulgences in November

November gives us the occasion to remember and pray for the dead in a special way.

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Livestream: Michaelmas, 2023

Livestream Michaelmas Vespers

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The Story of Michaelmas

The Feast of Saint Michael is a solemnity with a history as valiant and colorful as its angelic namesake!

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Signum Magnum

The Norbertine Fathers sing the Signum Magnum, a piece of Gregorian Chant for the Introit of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15th).

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International Meeting of the Formation Superiors of the Order

Every six years the Norbertine Order organizes an international meeting of the novice masters and formation superiors for those who are able to participate from canonries all around the world.

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The Face of Christ in Me

The newly ordained priests reflect on their experience of this momentous day.

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